US and Global Healthcare Systems: Occupational Therapy’s Role

Catalog description

Being an ethical and effective clinician includes understanding the health care systems (e.g., funding, laws, regulations) within which we work. Additionally, clinicians must be aware of conditions that affect access to health care. Students in this course study and apply information about healthcare systems in the United States and OT’s role and responsibilities within this system. Additionally, students explore U.S. health care systems within the context of global health and consider not only the current role of OT, but the potential role of OT.